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• Recall 80210 [USA]: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
  Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
  tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 86496 [USA]: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
  Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
  tiffin is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 88035 [USA]: The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
  Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
  workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
  workhorse recall no. 50901-c and 51101-c.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 79870 [USA]: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
  Tiffin is recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
  tiffin will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
  customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 50640 [USA]: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
  Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. If the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
  tiffin is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or tiffin at 1-256-356-0205.
  customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 55718 [USA]: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
  The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. "seat belt assemblies."
  amsafe will replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 34067 [USA]: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
  Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
  dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2018046 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain motorhomes equipped with kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by kidde directly. Note: for more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit www.Kidde.Com.

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• Recall 2011050 [Canada]: Accessories
  Certain refrigerators used in recreational vehicles (rvs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high temperatures that could lead to a fire. An insufficient response time can result in the power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install a thermocouple with a faster response time for all refrigerators with a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch.

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• Recall 2008034 [Canada]: Other
  On certain motorhomes equipped with a dometic corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: dealers will replace the refrigerator's boiler tube assembly.

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• Recall 2006110 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of cmvss 101 and 105. Incorrect software programmed into the instrument panel cluster may not allow activation of certain driver warning indicators. As a result, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the warning lamps indicating brake system failure. Correction: workhorse custom chassis dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster.

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• Recall 2006208 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain motorhomes equipped with workhorse custom chassis, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result in the underhood area which may result in a fire. Correction: dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.

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• Recall 2006312 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain motorhomes, the seat belt assemblies fail to meet the strength requirements of cmvss 209. In the event of a crash, the buckle could release leaving the seat occupant un-restrained, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Correction: am-safe commercial products will replace the seat belt buckles.

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• Recall 2004330 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the seat belt assemblies fail to meet the strength requirements of cmvss 209. In the event of a crash, the buckle could release leaving the seat occupant un-restrained, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Correction: am-safe commercial products will replace the seat belt buckles.

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• Recall 2018046 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain motorhomes equipped with kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by kidde directly. Note: for more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit www.Kidde.Com.

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• Recall 2011050 [Canada]: Accessories
  Certain refrigerators used in recreational vehicles (rvs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high temperatures that could lead to a fire. An insufficient response time can result in the power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install a thermocouple with a faster response time for all refrigerators with a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch.

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• Recall 2006312 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain motorhomes, the seat belt assemblies fail to meet the strength requirements of cmvss 209. In the event of a crash, the buckle could release leaving the seat occupant un-restrained, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Correction: am-safe commercial products will replace the seat belt buckles.

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• Recall 2004201 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles built on fccc xc motorhome chassis, in a situation where multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software. If the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms a low air alarm may not be displayed. This is a non-compliance with the low air warning requirements of cmvss 121. Correction: dealers will reprogram the multi-module data controller (mmdc).

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• Recall 2004330 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the seat belt assemblies fail to meet the strength requirements of cmvss 209. In the event of a crash, the buckle could release leaving the seat occupant un-restrained, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Correction: am-safe commercial products will replace the seat belt buckles.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The headboard on this motorhome is an approximately 40 pound mirror and wooden frame supported on the paneling wall behind and above your head while sleeping. This mirror and frame detached from the wall separating and striking the pillows that we had just vacated that morning. The weight would have caused severe injury or possibility a fatality had we still been in bed. I contacted the manufacturer (phone and email with pictures) but only received a cavalier attitude about this issue stating it was out of warranty and suggesting i re-glue or screw the mirror back to the paneling it was attached to. When i asked how and where the studs were to use in attaching such a weight to the wall they couldn't tell me exactly where the studs were. They only said that there is an aluminum cross member somewhere. They said the original attachment was done with a glue like liquid nails and pin nails through the frame into the paneling on the wall. They suggested i do the same or add screws. I told them i felt this poses a risk to my wife and i. They said they understood, so just take it down and replace it with a picture. When i asked how to report this safety issue so others aren't at risk he said they don't have a means to do that! He also stated after driving down the rough roads that it's not unusual for things to fall off the walls!! It seems strange to me that it is acceptable while operating a vehicle this size for things to just fall off the walls! This vehicle is on a freightliner heavy truck chassis! I believe this poses two critical safety risks, 1) possibility of being struck by the mirror or frame while in bed. 2) the sudden detachment and associated noise is a tremendous distraction for an operator of a 32,000 pound vehicle that requires a special license to operate.

This vehicle is a 32 ft motorhome upon return from camping and about 5 miles from home on a secondary road traveling about 30 miles per hour. Struck a bump in the road which suddenly started the front wheels and steering to oscillate violently at which time i immediately began to slow and just before coming to a complete stop the oscillation stopped. The steering oscillation continued for several seconds and was quite violent. Death wobble.... This had also happened the previous year on a trip to florida in december 2012 while traveling at highway speed. Both occasions the incident happened after hitting a depression or bump in the roadway. The vehicle had been to a truck suspension shop for spring and alignment repair just prior to the december incident and was returned to that establishment upon return from florida in february 2013 and the vehicle was checked for any front end problems and nothing was found. It is hard to believe there is no repair or recall for this condition with all the comments and video available. *tr